Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Review - PERFECTION

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The Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 Carbon has a new Gen 9 model for 2021 and this might just be the best thin and light laptop on the planet right now. The X1's durability is amazing with water resistance, great build quality and a keyboard that's one of the best. The Thinkpad X1 battery life, performance, size and weight are something that needs to be discussed but there are some concerns too like the webcam and screen. And the X1 vs XPS 13 conversation needs to happen too.
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0:00 - Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen9 Intro
2:25 - Thinkpad X1 Carbon Price & Specs
3:43 - Exterior Design & Build Quality
4:54 - Size & Weight
5:47 - The BEST Keyboard & Trackpad
7:31 - I/O Ports
8:05 - 4K Screen Analysis
9:23 - A Thinkpad X1 FAN'S Thoughts
11:33 - Webcam & Speakers
13:21 - Thinkpad Upgrade Options
13:53 - X1 Carbon Battery Life
15:00 - Performance Profiles Walkthrough
15:51 - CPU Power, Temperatures & Frequencies Over Time
17:22 - Noise Levels & Surface Temperatures
17:54 - Real-World Performance
18:56 - Gaming Benchmarks
19:33 - Conclusion - The Best Thin & Light Laptop?
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@LonkiGames
@LonkiGames 2 жыл бұрын
I used to watch videos like this as just a regular consumer when I was younger. Now I am the IT guy of an amazing company, and these videos are gold for when I decide what to buy for new employees
@cookie_monster3200
@cookie_monster3200 2 жыл бұрын
You’re a good guy if you do this and don’t just go after the best price
@ninadaghanashini
@ninadaghanashini 2 жыл бұрын
You're awesome!
@SirSean
@SirSean 2 жыл бұрын
Check out the framework laptop!
@Sojourner88
@Sojourner88 2 жыл бұрын
@Central Based Agency Dell latitudes are terrible. Don't do it.
@taiwanlovemusic
@taiwanlovemusic 2 жыл бұрын
What is your point...?
@akagaminoshanks3670
@akagaminoshanks3670 2 жыл бұрын
"all right so i think it's time to take a break from gaming laptops and focus on something that appeals to the masses" ah yes a 2000$ laptop. My dad is very appealed by this thank you
@pneumaticsky843
@pneumaticsky843 2 жыл бұрын
Lol 😆🤣😂
@caseygreen6818
@caseygreen6818 2 жыл бұрын
I know, these tech KZfaq guys don't understand that lol.
@SpookySkeletonGang
@SpookySkeletonGang 2 жыл бұрын
If you finish the quote, he says "something that appeals to the masses: thin and light laptops"
@zead9481
@zead9481 2 жыл бұрын
@@caseygreen6818 nah youre the one that dont understand
@WayStedYou
@WayStedYou 2 жыл бұрын
@@caseygreen6818 LTT "budget laptop" is always 1500
@shreevatsapu6611
@shreevatsapu6611 2 жыл бұрын
the cinematography on your videos are just amazing
@bonespiel
@bonespiel 2 жыл бұрын
I can Always count on very detailed reviews from you and I enjoy your videos. You have a nice relaxed spoken voice that is appealing as well.
@Xibyth
@Xibyth 2 жыл бұрын
Been hoping for this machine, thank you.
@cluxter-org
@cluxter-org 2 жыл бұрын
8:50 I'm so glad that you opened the lid up to its limit. It's very important to me that I can open it as much as I want. On some laptops (like Apple) you can't entirely open the lid, it blocks at some point which is supposed to be the optimal angle, but some people are taller/shorter than others, and there are cases where you want to be able to open the lid more. Please include this "test" in all your future laptops reviews, some people need to know this information. Great review BTW!
@sehajpreetsingh4177
@sehajpreetsingh4177 2 жыл бұрын
Thinkpad X1 Carbon is the best work laptop I've used so far. I have the 6th gen version, and I used it for software development. I love how light it is while still offering great battery life and performance. I wonder how they fit such a nice keyboard in a thin chassis.
@familynguyen5656
@familynguyen5656 2 жыл бұрын
Same! Still rocking the 6th Gen and not sure if I’m gonna upgrade to 9th but definitely tempted lol. Sadly I got the 8GB RAM variant 3 years ago and regretting it with Teams and Chrome already taking it to 85% memory already. I’d love the 9th Gen with 16GB RAM.
@tazbir1cs
@tazbir1cs 2 жыл бұрын
@@familynguyen5656 Go for 32 GB ram. 16GB is not future proof if you buy now.
@bbedeschi
@bbedeschi 2 жыл бұрын
hi. how long does your battery last?
@mr.joblack7780
@mr.joblack7780 2 жыл бұрын
I know how ......
@meric12131415
@meric12131415 Жыл бұрын
@@tazbir1cs true I still think 32 is overkill for most laptops though
@seannewcomb7594
@seannewcomb7594 2 жыл бұрын
TLDR: Good laptop, just don't buy this at MSRP....
@jumpingman6612
@jumpingman6612 2 жыл бұрын
the quote of 2021 sadly... ouf
@refreshfr
@refreshfr 2 жыл бұрын
It's so boring seeing all the average/good laptop inflating in price. It seems you can't get a decent pc if you don't spend $1600+ on it. :/
@fran2911
@fran2911 2 жыл бұрын
@@refreshfr And a lot of times they have problems before the 3 year mark which is unacceptable
@mini9503
@mini9503 2 жыл бұрын
@@refreshfr Nah, most decent ultrabooks start at $600. You just have to avoid these business laptops that charge $1600 with Core i3.
@Mariobrownio1989
@Mariobrownio1989 2 жыл бұрын
You are not supposed to buy any Lenovo products at MSRP. Their entire sales strategy is unannounced rotating sales. It keeps you browse their website every now and then, and hunt for deals
@Quade1492
@Quade1492 2 жыл бұрын
We use X1 Carbons at my work (Gen6 & Gen 8 currently) and we love them. I need to see about getting the new Gen9 though only for the 16:10 screen. Excellent review!
@changsta2004
@changsta2004 2 жыл бұрын
I had the X1 6th gen. I loved everything about it except battery life. How long did you get on yours? I had the HDR display version and I got 3-5 5hours max.. I sold it 2 months ago
@davidruppelt
@davidruppelt 2 жыл бұрын
My gen6 had trackpad issues, wifi driver issues, mediocre battery life, weird fan curves and huge dpc latency spikes. The rest was fine and the keyboard was awesome, but overall I'm disappointed. If the M1X has more IO, my next notebook will be a MacBook.
@Quade1492
@Quade1492 2 жыл бұрын
@@changsta2004 I had the regular 1080p not HDR display and would get through a full work day on the battery ~8.5 hours on average. I'm a big fan of getting the best display usually but on a laptop they can really cut down on the battery life.
@Quade1492
@Quade1492 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidruppelt My job had purchased 14 of the gen 6 and only had issues with the SSD on two of them which were replaced under warranty without any hassles. That's unfortunate you had so many odd issues with yours. we have several of the Gen8 version that have also been pretty solid for us so far. My work is a Windows only shop with the exception of 4 computers for the marketing guys but the M1X products look very enticing on a personal level!
@changsta2004
@changsta2004 2 жыл бұрын
@@Quade1492 i would gladly buy the x1 carbons again under one condition: have an AMD option. I know they are refraining from swapping to Amd models on their top models (carbon and yoga) because of no thundebolt. AMD should really secure rights to thunderbolt ports. If I'm paying 1500 ton 2400 dollars for a premium laptop, i expect a premium cpu. 4 or 6 cores is not enough sometimes
@Aeonikst8
@Aeonikst8 2 жыл бұрын
I have this laptop , jumped to this from my x1 extreme gen 1 . And it’s very nice!!! Love it so far .
@DoubleOhSilver
@DoubleOhSilver 2 жыл бұрын
Just out of curiosity, why did you move away from the extreme line?
@Aeonikst8
@Aeonikst8 2 жыл бұрын
@@DoubleOhSilver I decided to build a pc for my home office. So I decided to go with something smaller and lighter to carry with me. I also like the extreme line. It was my only device for a long time.
@hmmmnope2455
@hmmmnope2455 Жыл бұрын
Hi there If you don't mind me asking, how many hours of battery life do you get?
@ravipeiris4388
@ravipeiris4388 2 жыл бұрын
Great overview and review, thank you. I would swear by my IBM ThinkPad T60 any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
@Kamaldhillon81
@Kamaldhillon81 2 жыл бұрын
Thinkpads are supposed to be utilitarian champs , it needs a SD card slot and a mini Ethernet port to be so . For the price you are paying and the fact this is advertised as a business laptop the webcam has to be very good.
@pierrelezan
@pierrelezan 2 жыл бұрын
the ethernet realy is a deal breaker for me
@CheapBastard1988
@CheapBastard1988 2 жыл бұрын
Technically for corporate use, an integrated NFC card reader would be optimal.
@iamdmc
@iamdmc 2 жыл бұрын
ThinkPads are supposed to be laptops Lenovo offer a huge range of options from all-soldered to all-upgradeable at all price points. That' why they're the #1 PC manufacturer (by sales/market share) in the world.
@kazuyatachibana1397
@kazuyatachibana1397 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah im disapointed too. But carbon was pushed to be slim/light. I hope x1 xtreme or yoga could have better options
@longnightsofsolace4010
@longnightsofsolace4010 2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, Lenovo MSRP's are basically BS (at least in my country). They are pretty much constantly on sale much like Dell laptops.
@Tugennov
@Tugennov 2 жыл бұрын
Well done! Thanks for the video!
@makwikus
@makwikus 2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure Spielberg used this webcam to film Saving Private Ryan.
@DavidStruveDesigns
@DavidStruveDesigns 2 жыл бұрын
I still have the old ThinkPad model you showed in this video - and yes, it STILL works just as great today as the day I first got it!! It hasn't even slowed down at all, which is amazing considering I've since owned quite a few laptops as well as an iPad and iMac (2007 models) that have ALL slowed down within the first couple of years of use and have ALL since well and truly died. In fact, my uncle currently uses the old ThinkPad laptop as his daily driver, since all he does is word documents and excel sheets and he doesn't need the latest and greatest hardware or operating system to do that.
@eddieo.5929
@eddieo.5929 2 жыл бұрын
Thinkpads have always been the gold standard for superior engineering on a Windows platform. IBM, the parent company that engineered Thinkpad technology built the first electronic computer ever and that legacy of excellence has not been compromised. Thinkpads, MacBooks and Toshiba are the best quality laptops available today, in my opinion.
@cluxter-org
@cluxter-org 2 жыл бұрын
Funny because it has also always been the gold standard for superior engineering on a Linux platform. So much that there is a ThinkPad Wiki dedicated to it
@DoubleOhSilver
@DoubleOhSilver 2 жыл бұрын
Lol you're supposed to install Linux on ThinkPad's
@faziolifairmont8125
@faziolifairmont8125 2 жыл бұрын
mac and surface are fine too. XPS is somewhat overrated with their quality control issues. On surface you do get a bit overprice and lack of specs, but it does last almost as good, except for when you try to damage it, then the thinkpad wins lol.
@akin242002
@akin242002 Жыл бұрын
Thinkpads using Linux OS for C, C++, and Go programmers have been great and durable. Especially the T-series (Thinkpad T14, T15, and T16). The only weakness is the trackpad, but not too big of an issue if you have a wireless mouse. Dell's are durable with Windows and great for mid-level loads, especially Dell latitudes for excel gurus. Dell XPS 17 is powerful but best for Windows extreme use. Only use it for C#/Kotlin/Powershell programming or Machine learning with Azure. M1 Macbooks Pro are the best for Java/JavaScript programmers, especially with AWS. They are also great for DJs, Adobe editors, and video editing for KZfaq. Only issue is the cost and lack of full compatibility use for anything Microsoft. It costs to be the Java boss.
@bowentechsupport6595
@bowentechsupport6595 Жыл бұрын
Great review guys! Well done
@luis.antunes.imobiliario
@luis.antunes.imobiliario 2 жыл бұрын
It’s my first Thinkpad. I’m loving it! I7 - 512Gb
@tiger_powers
@tiger_powers 2 жыл бұрын
Love my P14s Gen2 AMD, that 5850 ryzen 7 pro is a beast
@storm91229
@storm91229 2 жыл бұрын
Woukd love to see the review of the Lenovo P1 and The MSI Creator Z16! Would really love to see them compared to the MBP 16"
@curbthepain
@curbthepain 2 жыл бұрын
Rockin' the 1st gen here using Chrome OS 91 (since its a bit old by today's standards). Was gonna try using chrome 69 from the Chromebook Pixel 2013 because the specs are nearly identical but it wasn't worth the lack of google play support. Cant wait to finally see it boot.
@stephanschmidtke2247
@stephanschmidtke2247 2 жыл бұрын
Fuer die Arbeit beim Auswärtigen Amt perfekt danke
@ITGuru1
@ITGuru1 2 жыл бұрын
I just switched to this laptop from an older model HP EliteBook, I like the built quality and the keyboard, their docks are also very nice, great video.
@SaarN1337
@SaarN1337 2 жыл бұрын
Lenovo make pretty good laptops. I remember wanting to buy a laptop from Lenovo when I needed a replacement, but I somehow ended with a Dell Precision thinking "maybe this time it'll be different". And you know what, I somehow ended with a perfectly assembled laptop. I'd love to get a thin laptop for a change, an X1 would be awesome.
@faziolifairmont8125
@faziolifairmont8125 2 жыл бұрын
lenovo makes the very worst aptops on the market, with over 17% of them failing in the first 2 years. BUT their thinkpad series are their only exception, even better than surface, apple and XPS, with XPS being the worst of all these). dont mistake thinkpad for a lenovo, because its still made with IBM in mind, and not with lenovo in mind.
@salmir4170
@salmir4170 Жыл бұрын
So how's the Dell precision going after 1 year?
@lionelmessithegoatLM10
@lionelmessithegoatLM10 8 ай бұрын
​@@faziolifairmont8125they make the best laptops
@lyndondoliveiro5941
@lyndondoliveiro5941 Жыл бұрын
Another thing I like about this is the premium onsite support
@JtotheRizzo
@JtotheRizzo 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I'd love to see Lenovo get rid of the "Yoga" line on the Thinkpads and just put a 360 hinge on the Carbon. Or get rid of the Carbon and figure out how to reduce the weight of the Yoga line so it's less than 2.5lbs.
@pjchacon
@pjchacon 2 жыл бұрын
That webcam killed my thoughts about buying this laptop. I love the ThinkPad line. Love them. But that webcam.
@n.a3642
@n.a3642 2 жыл бұрын
Have the gen7, the cam on that's pretty decent lol.
@freen773
@freen773 2 жыл бұрын
Totally love my t14, just wish it had this one’s screen
@akin242002
@akin242002 Жыл бұрын
T14 model is nice and reliable. I highly recommend it for writers, C++ programmers, and Go programmers.
@jccnguyen
@jccnguyen 2 жыл бұрын
I wish more laptop manufactures release more 17inch versions of their ultrabook lineups
@creaturecore13
@creaturecore13 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 6th and 7th gen. The 6th gen is silver and is the perfect finish to keep clean. The 7th gen is the carbon black and finger prints are crazy. That said the 7th gen has the power button on the side vs under the lid. Makes it way more convenient when you dock it to a screen, keyboard/mouse set up. Dont like that the 9th gen doesnt have the power button on the side.
@draygab
@draygab Жыл бұрын
Hope you review the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 real soon.
@pavendax
@pavendax 10 ай бұрын
i will really love it if you guys put some de esser on the mic voice.
@Sysulala
@Sysulala 8 ай бұрын
impressive video! I still use the gen6, it runs well except for the battery
@GTReaper37
@GTReaper37 2 жыл бұрын
Currently have the P50. It’s a beast!
@ZackWolfMusic
@ZackWolfMusic 2 жыл бұрын
But p50 looks ugly!
@GTReaper37
@GTReaper37 2 жыл бұрын
@@ZackWolfMusic like any other thinkpad
@ZackWolfMusic
@ZackWolfMusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@GTReaper37 No the p1 thinkpad looks better so does x1 carbon, c940 etc other Lenovo products look better than the p50!
@GTReaper37
@GTReaper37 2 жыл бұрын
@@ZackWolfMusic thats subjective, sure. its a beast regardless. 2 m.2 slots, a 2.5 inch slot, 4 ram slots, 4gb dedicated gpu, up to 64gb. im content with it
@bh9262
@bh9262 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. thanks. Let me know,do you recommend Win 11 or Win 10? I have the XPS 13 now. Would you recommend the X1 over a new XPS, or go with another XPS13? I do a lot of photo editing with Adobe suite of products.
@thevisi0naryy
@thevisi0naryy 2 жыл бұрын
The next iteration of this with Alder Lake will be fantastic.
@atreusduvelll600
@atreusduvelll600 2 жыл бұрын
The Lenovo website here in Canada has the price "starting at" ~ $1900, but the lowest tier model is listed at $4,759. Also estimated delivery is December-January. I'd love to buy this at the prices Eber lists, but the current offerings are ridiculous. Lenovo, if you are out of stock, just say so, don't gouge consumers! I may consider this machine in the new year if the prices calm down
@telquel7843
@telquel7843 2 жыл бұрын
The prices he lists are horrible. Legit been a Lenovo fan for ages but these are trash and it's insane to me that anyone considers them decent performance for their price. Asus g14 is a way better laptop for way less money. It's still pretty light and you can actuay upgrade things and it's components are actually valuable. Reading some of these comments makes me feel like I'm taking crazy pills. The ram on these is probably like 2666mhz. 😕
@dominikmeyer8999
@dominikmeyer8999 2 жыл бұрын
I am so curious about the Thinkpad X1 Extreme Gen 4! Do you have plans to review it soon?
@LarsWestergren
@LarsWestergren Жыл бұрын
Hello from 2022. This still looks like a good purchase to be honest.
@XytanJarWattinre3
@XytanJarWattinre3 2 жыл бұрын
damn i feel u when talk about thinkpad in the old days
@JtotheRizzo
@JtotheRizzo 2 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion: when you create your graphs, keep the subject laptop at the top and keep the other laptops consistent with regards their order. It'll be easier to follow especially when you scroll through each chart quickly.
@MegaManNeo
@MegaManNeo 2 жыл бұрын
I love ThinkPads and right now, I am still rocking my years old X240 which however is fine for casual desktop use and the type of CAD work we use it for at work. But the soldered RAM and that painful to look at webcam is a downer to me. Also expanding it? Certainly not on the all soldered inside. The keyboard is fine though. I still like the OG ThinkPad's keyboard better but the newer style ones are fine too.
@drishalballaney6590
@drishalballaney6590 2 жыл бұрын
maybe look at ehe thinkpad T series, they have 1 soldered and 1 expandable
@MegaManNeo
@MegaManNeo 2 жыл бұрын
@@drishalballaney6590 I have a T420, it's cool but 14" is too bulky for my taste to carry around.
@drishalballaney6590
@drishalballaney6590 2 жыл бұрын
​@@MegaManNeo try something like the newer T14 I have the P14s AMD (gen 1) (which is actually rebranded T14 AMD gen 1) and it has been pretty good except for the slightly annoying battery drain during S3 sleep which should be fixed in upcoming BIOS updates
@flywithoutwingss
@flywithoutwingss 2 жыл бұрын
I have a w530 from 2012 and is still a beast, just changed the Hard drive to an SSD.
@elvinsworld11
@elvinsworld11 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely video
@maxdice7725
@maxdice7725 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, Windows 95?! You look way young for that! The first system I worked on as a child was running Win98 and I look twice as old as you! good skin care lol, keep up friend!
@DM-jb9qn
@DM-jb9qn 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice is so hard to find Dhanyavaad
@bisheshut
@bisheshut 2 жыл бұрын
Information on another level..the camera sucks though....I am sold...just ordered mine..😃 let's see how the camera functions
@mariotomaselli2129
@mariotomaselli2129 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, Thank you. Does it work with the standard docking station?
@singaporehikers
@singaporehikers 2 жыл бұрын
Please review the X1 Yoga and X1 Nano too :)
@bonespiel
@bonespiel 2 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the laptop keyboard in comparison to the Samsung Chromebook?
@haroonrehman8156
@haroonrehman8156 11 ай бұрын
1:14 Those Days ❤😂🎉
@pr0xZen
@pr0xZen 3 ай бұрын
IIRC the lack of usb 3.2 gen 2 on the A ports, is down to having maxed out the available pcie lanes with all the other various internal / IO integrations (the two thunderbolt 4 ports are separate).
@davidm71
@davidm71 2 жыл бұрын
Was wondering if you had to pick either a FHD 2.8 ghz i7 vs UHD 3.0 ghz i7 which one would you go with and how many hours of battery would you expect? Thanks
@p.a.5148
@p.a.5148 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very comprehensive review. It's interesting to contrast the comments on other X1C9 reviews to the comments here, which I think reflects the fact that the audience for this channel is probably quite different from the target market for this laptop. Some general responses: (1) Camera: Most laptop webcams are trash. Some are worse than others, but nobody expects to see great video quality in Zoom calls. If you're chained to your desk on Zoom calls all day, and it's vitally important that others see you in high quality, why don't you already have an external monitor and webcam? (2) Performance: This is a business ultrabook, not a gaming laptop. It gives acceptable performance with light gaming, and it doesn't claim to do anything more. If Ryzen's multi-core superiority is important to you, get something with a Ryzen: you're not starved for choice (whether from Lenovo or some other manufacturer). (3) Price: Aren't we all used to Lenovo's nonsensical pricing by now? Nobody buys these laptops at MSRP, so you can't base the price-performance ratio on the MSRP. It takes barely any time and effort to get a heavy discount, even if you're not a corporate buyer. I see quite a few comments saying that MacBooks are cheaper: well, where I am, I can get an X1 Carbon for significantly less than an equivalent-spec MacBook Pro (which has a smaller screen, is heavier, and has zero upgradeability). (4) It's telling that, in the comments section, there's no real suggestion that any other thin-and-light Windows laptops are of higher quality. I'm all ears, but all I'm seeing are comments that other devices are cheaper irrespective of quality.
@telquel7843
@telquel7843 2 жыл бұрын
8GB of ram for the base model legit would make excel work a nightmare. What do these people do for a living? Just answer emails? If that's the performance you need, you can get it for a lot cheaper elsewhere. Not to mention none of these are fixable or upgradeable. What about these do you think makes them a great business laptop? Why is 0.5lbs worth 80% performance declines? At what point does being thin and light offer diminishing returns. They (and you) say it's a good business laptop and my challenge to you is simple: extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. What makes this substantially better than any other no GPU laptop? 🤔 Or is it just because it says Lenovo?
@p.a.5148
@p.a.5148 2 жыл бұрын
@@telquel7843 If 8GB RAM isn't enough, don't get 8GB RAM. Just because it's theoretically possible to order a model with 8GB, that doesn't mean that's the necessary comparison point. All of the pre-built models available in my country have at least 16GB. For a custom-built model ... well, it's a custom model, so a prospective buyer should pick what they need. As for the "80% performance decline", that's a much more "extraordinary" claim than suggesting that it's a good business laptop. The X1C9 isn't for everyone, and it sounds like it's not for you. That's fine: just pick a device that is aimed more towards your needs and wants.
@telquel7843
@telquel7843 2 жыл бұрын
@@p.a.5148 It's ridiculous to have laptops with 8GB of ram starting at $1500. No amount of mental gymnastics will change the fact that this generation offers objectively worse performance per dollar than those of the past for Lenovo. Windows 10 will use up half the RAM in the base model which it's hard to understand how that would ever be a reasonable spec. I think it's reasonable to point out that having a base configuration so impractical is silly especially for a mid range price. Costs have gone up for manufacturers but that doesn't account for the gap entirely. As for 80% performance reduction, it is clear that I am speaking of the trend to sacrifice all for the thin and light in the laptop sector in general not a specific product. That said, 80% performance reduction would be generous when you look at integrated UHD graphics vs the ability to have a dedicated GPU. I like the idea of reviewing less gamer crap, but then I would like to see more relevant productivity benchmarks and laptops that aren't clearly priced for bulk discounting to corporate offices/government.
@mini9503
@mini9503 2 жыл бұрын
Because people know what's up. Recent reviews of Framework laptop and the TongFang 14" chassis all over YT Tech channels has been a wake-up call.
@erikandreas4896
@erikandreas4896 2 жыл бұрын
Love my ThinkPad s5 (gen 2) Only issue is I'm an fps gamer and my constant key mashing has destroyed the wasd keys
@shilanjoybhattacharjee1534
@shilanjoybhattacharjee1534 2 жыл бұрын
Using this in Lab is lit....
@phakornngamganokwan2163
@phakornngamganokwan2163 2 жыл бұрын
It's a corporate laptop of choice. I have never bought one myself, but been using this for years. My favorite part is the keyboard and trackpad, so good that I have to seek a mechanical keyboard that provide similar layout to Thinkpad. Lenovo Thinkpad series is the best working station in my opinion regardless issues some have found. (Well, I've never spent a cent on this. How can I complaint. lol)
@pointlessco.6363
@pointlessco.6363 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing thumbnail.
@user-uq1bi6mg2l
@user-uq1bi6mg2l 10 ай бұрын
I can't describe how much I love this song. This is a masterpiece. Pure talent and passion. THIS IS WHAT I CALL REAL MUSIC 💯💯💯‼‼‼🔥🔥🔥🔊🔊🔊
@bonedatt
@bonedatt 2 жыл бұрын
I thought I would find something in this Notebook that would tempt me to give up my 4K, i7 1065G7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD XPS 13 9300, but I did not. By the way, my configuration cost $1229 when I purchased it earlier this year, brand new, from Dell.
@sohailbarvar7817
@sohailbarvar7817 2 жыл бұрын
"Their vega architecture is really really starting to show its age" -Pulls up a chart where vega 8 is the only gpu that didn't failed 19:27
@0opsie
@0opsie 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah why does this vid feel like an ad instead of a review?
@ishaanm8270
@ishaanm8270 2 жыл бұрын
Just because it works doesn't mean it's not old or bad. Vega *is* all but dead at this point.
@sohailbarvar7817
@sohailbarvar7817 2 жыл бұрын
@@ishaanm8270 don't take it serious that was a joke none of these GPUs are capable of heavy graphic tasks nor acceptable gaming fps
@ishaanm8270
@ishaanm8270 2 жыл бұрын
@@sohailbarvar7817 yesh I figured lol, maybe Arc'll be better lmao
@pangolin83
@pangolin83 2 жыл бұрын
I think R6 Siege doesn't accept Iris XE as a dGPU and that's why the Vega 8 is the only one that didn't fail
@FarrellMcGovern
@FarrellMcGovern 2 жыл бұрын
There is one problem with the camera on the current crop of Thinkpads...and that is the fact that they are Up-The-Nose Cams. With their resolution and their placement, it enables your colleagues, friends and family members a revealing look up your nostrils in HD! I know a number of people who have bought recent Lenovos and then gone out shortly thereafter to buy a webcam that sits on the top of the bezel.
@multidinero
@multidinero 2 жыл бұрын
The XPS 13 Lacks ports, but even if you buy the thunderbolt 4 hub it's still cheaper than the Think Pad. I'm about that dollar value, and the Think Pad isn't cutting it, personally.
@jiajunsun3845
@jiajunsun3845 2 жыл бұрын
please make a review of the LG Gram 16, also very light and a competant laptop
@ljacobs357
@ljacobs357 2 жыл бұрын
Thinkpads are great.I have the 7th generation. Some advice to new purchasers. Lenovo frequently has sales with huge discounts so wait for that.
@ibbyv
@ibbyv 2 жыл бұрын
When do they have sales?
@kelvinyonger8885
@kelvinyonger8885 2 жыл бұрын
@@ibbyv Literally all the time. If you check Thinkpad prices they're always -25 to -30% off. On black friday/labor day/surprise sales they go 50% off. MSRP means nothing for thinkpads, just like how stores mark up items, which they then put on "sale".
@HarrisonSK
@HarrisonSK 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the review, but having lived with this laptop myself for the past 3 weeks (same 4k 16:10) spec... my webcam is MILES better than the results you saw. Perhaps this was a lighting issue?
@kikleine
@kikleine 2 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@kokos1920
@kokos1920 2 жыл бұрын
How is the battery on yours with 4k? I saw some very mixed reviews and deciding between 4k and FHD. Also, how about the display readability and glossiness, can you compare to something? (mac, ipad)
@HarrisonSK
@HarrisonSK 2 жыл бұрын
@@kokos1920 Battery life is not anything to brag about, but it's more than sufficient for my use. If you're not watching videos or chewing up CPU/GPU cycles, it's more than acceptable. Legibility in the sun is about the same as my wife's 2019 MacBook pro, which is largely irrelevant to me, since 90% of my use is plugged in at a desk. If you're going to spend most of your time on battery, then 4k Ultrabook is going to suit your needs though... so there's that. My #1 criteria was the international service, which I require due to relocating to Central America. My options were the Carbon or XPS line, and for the money, the Carbon can't be beat (when you leverage all the potential discounts/sales/etc.)
@jiajunyan2559
@jiajunyan2559 2 жыл бұрын
I recently got my i7 carbon gen9, however, the fan noise is actually quite loud
@kazuyatachibana1397
@kazuyatachibana1397 2 жыл бұрын
Yes more thinkpads/business laptop please.
@telquel7843
@telquel7843 2 жыл бұрын
So far business sector just looks like suckers who spend other people's money recklessly because they're clueless. This laptop is not good value. Anyone who can get by with 8GB of ram doesn't need anything near this expensive. Legit this is approaching a $1500 iPad.
@johnsullivan8673
@johnsullivan8673 2 жыл бұрын
@@telquel7843 you don’t understand “value” and you certainly don’t understand corporate IT. Why do you think business class air tickets exist? Lol.
@telquel7843
@telquel7843 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsullivan8673 I work in corporate IT but I appreciate your ignorant two cents being thrown in months later. Your comparison is stupid because business class tickets allow you to board earlier, often give you access to the lounge, different food and drink options, and more space for yourself and your things. So is that basically the extra tech support you're trying to equivalate? You take a huge downgrade on the hardware components because someone is quicker to answer the phone? The difference is the plane doesn't fly slower when you buy a business class ticket. I do understand value. Your comment was of low value. Have a great day.
@lovescanary1286
@lovescanary1286 2 жыл бұрын
is there going to be a 10th gen sometime soon? im planning on getting one for work.
@marvinzhang3734
@marvinzhang3734 Жыл бұрын
gen 9 is the first x1c using the chasis design. and is the only one that manage the heat fairly. the 10th and 11th gen overheat like hell. they need a cooling system upgrade for sure
@jaysonmccrea
@jaysonmccrea Жыл бұрын
Im starting college very soon and am researching different laptops. I like this computer a lot, but do you think not having a number pad would hinder productivity? I am going to be in business school so i think i need a PC. I was considering a MacBook of some kind but i think i will go with PC.
@kzawada1674
@kzawada1674 2 жыл бұрын
Please review the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga.
@Tdevelops
@Tdevelops 2 жыл бұрын
I think the one you used when you were young is the Thinkpad T60 🤓
@MichaelDuke1
@MichaelDuke1 2 жыл бұрын
I have the 6th gen as my private laptop and just got this 9th gen for my job. One thing that infuriates me about this line is docking options, which for a computer built primarily for productivity is a massive, massive oversight. Every single time I dock my 6th gen through the thunderbolt 3 dock to my external monitors I have to spend 15 minutes troubleshooting cords and drivers. It just doesn't work like it should. And that wastes a lot of my time. Really hoping the 9th gen is somehow different but I'm just not convinced thunderbolt is a viable docking methodology.
@Username-fu8sv
@Username-fu8sv Жыл бұрын
Wvat is the difference between i5 and i7
@Armageddon227
@Armageddon227 2 жыл бұрын
really frustrating that both thunderbolt ports are on the same side so you can only charge the laptop from that side, manufactures should know how convenient it is to be able to charge on either side......
@biggorilla1999
@biggorilla1999 2 жыл бұрын
My mouth dropped at the camera change 😂😂😂
@kikleine
@kikleine 2 жыл бұрын
I have one and I LOVE it. Just reverse the ctrl and fn key in bios.
@olabandola100
@olabandola100 2 жыл бұрын
They removed the physical privacy switch from the Webcam? That's disappointing
@adinchandra1797
@adinchandra1797 2 жыл бұрын
Thinkpad is Legendary Laptop by Lenovo. But yeah, this laptop has high price and only Businesses that can buy it Plus Something that I hate about Premium Laptop 1. Soldered RAM and fixed capacity 2. No additional Slot for Storage 3. If it Intel Quad Core, yeah I feel like "Noop" while AMD Ryzen "Yeah"
@colinwong3982
@colinwong3982 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Legion 5 pro or ThinkPad X1 Carbon ? (Mainly for video editing, programming, animation) Appreciate for any reply.
@tahsin28
@tahsin28 2 жыл бұрын
If the flow x13 and blade stealth can hold a 3050ti/1650ti in it, so can the x1 carbon and other ultrabooks. Just solder in the chip, set to dynamically balance cpu n gpu tdp and done. seems to me only those two manufactures are doing something. This should have a equivalent quadro in it.
@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo
@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo 2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend Microsoft Surface Pro 8 or X1 Carbon Gen 9?
@bodyb0arder
@bodyb0arder 2 жыл бұрын
Would you buy this one or the Mac book pro 14” M1 chip?
@SzymonN0wak
@SzymonN0wak 2 жыл бұрын
T480s, i7 8gen, 40GB Ram, First driver Samsung 970 Pro 1TB NVMe , and second drive 512 NVM in WAN port. Ethernet, USBC, USB3, Hdmi. Best daily for IT admin.
@LucasPersson93
@LucasPersson93 2 жыл бұрын
please start including mozilla compile test in the benchmarks
@sameerpurohit3385
@sameerpurohit3385 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I have just ordered the Gen 10 after a fair amount of research. Nice to confirm my choice 👍
@ludovicopapavassiliou895
@ludovicopapavassiliou895 2 жыл бұрын
How is battery life?
@sameerpurohit3385
@sameerpurohit3385 2 жыл бұрын
@@ludovicopapavassiliou895 it is great. No issues with mine
@gurugamer8632
@gurugamer8632 2 жыл бұрын
Which one you prefer x1 carbon gen 9 or Surface pro 8?
@BradleyNiziak
@BradleyNiziak 2 жыл бұрын
Lenovo's msrp basically has to be disregarded entirely. The "sales" are pretty much the actual prices, and even then comparable laptops often still go for less. The "normal" prices are unreasonably marked up.
@EnglishMike
@EnglishMike 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, although you have to wait a few weeks before the sales begin. They're more than happy to charge the full "retail" price to early adopters...
@mini9503
@mini9503 2 жыл бұрын
The guy made a mistake here, these ARE the discounted prices. MSRP is like $2500.
@reviewchan9806
@reviewchan9806 2 жыл бұрын
Is the trackpad click a paddle lever or can you click anywhere now
@Tsukeh
@Tsukeh 2 жыл бұрын
any ultralight released today always should be compared to the M1 mb air, because at this price point it's just ridiculous
@pedrofelck
@pedrofelck 2 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily, although the M1 MacBook Air is great, this is a different category, the Air doesn't have the same durability, keyboard, security and ports, this is more of a work laptop than a regular consumer one. This price includes things like a vPro processor, that are way more expensive (but irrelevant for regular users).
@johnsullivan8673
@johnsullivan8673 2 жыл бұрын
Macs don’t have great compatibility with corporate productivity suites. People buy X1 carbons for serious stuff.
@bonesenruben
@bonesenruben 2 жыл бұрын
0:55 that's giving me flashbacks😂😂
@beickus
@beickus 2 жыл бұрын
last thinkpad i got was with IBM 7row kb nine years ago - if i bought a new laptop that would be the M1 MBA
@TheOnkas
@TheOnkas 2 жыл бұрын
that webcam is just hilarious
@ItsExoh
@ItsExoh 2 ай бұрын
So this should be a solid option still for putting linux as main os, and learning python?
@homearathy4693
@homearathy4693 2 жыл бұрын
Thinkpad series is a solid laptop ..but apple m1 chips and architecture is totally a game changer
@richardcorreia6698
@richardcorreia6698 2 жыл бұрын
Which one would you pick between a Thinkpad T14s Gen 1 i5 / 32 GB RAM cost of ($1000) or a Thinkpad X1 Carbon i5 / 16 GB RAM cost of $1400 both before taxes. I like the T14s keyboard. But I notice on the T14s KZfaq has a minor lag when you forward the video.
@akin242002
@akin242002 Жыл бұрын
T14 for more RAM. However, X1 Carbon is better for light weight travel. 2.6lbs vs 3.4lbs.
@AnhLe-tc3ne
@AnhLe-tc3ne 2 жыл бұрын
Why we dont have 2K screen option. I think it's better than 4K. It made me have a very hard selection when choosing between FullHD and 4K
@525Peyman
@525Peyman 2 жыл бұрын
So, is SSD upgradable?!
@crazyp4pi157
@crazyp4pi157 2 жыл бұрын
Looking for a laptop, as a finance major and need one more year until graduation and land a job. Looking at this lenovo x1 carbon and mac pro mostly bc of the battery and software. I am aware of the Excel shortcut, and Bootcamp.. Is it doable, or what do you recommend?
@lacayoj
@lacayoj 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please review the MSI Z16
@islandersean2213
@islandersean2213 2 жыл бұрын
You didn't talk about GPU? Can we use it for performance 3d blender rendering?
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